Galle Face HotelvsParadise Road Tintagel Colombo
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo ranks slightly higher than Galle Face Hotel Colombo. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo ranks #22 in Sri Lanka with approval from 4 sources including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Galle Face Hotel
No. 2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine
"One of the most relaxing places on earth to watch the sun go down - so long as there's plenty of malty Lion Stout at hand." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This four-and-a-half-pearl,158-room historic property is located on the waterfront in Colombo, next to popular Galle Face urban park and within easy driving distance of area attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 19th-century hotel sits on the edge of the Galle Face Green, the city's biggest seaside promenade." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The grande dame of Colombo faces Galle Face Green to the north and the sea to the west. The sweeping staircases and trademark checked-tile floors recall the hotel's opening in 1864." Full review
Michelin Guide
"It’s not for everyone, but if you value atmosphere and history above all else, the Galle Face Hotel is your place in Colombo" Full review
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
65 Rosmead Place, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
From $131/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Oyster
Upscale
"An ideal spot for large groups or families visiting the area, and its proximity to the political and business center of Colombo makes it a good option for business travelers, too." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Court Yard restaurant has a lovely garden where guests can take breakfast, and its spacious balcony is a choice spot for a romantic dinner." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Grand, modern and distinctively Sri Lankan, Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo hotel is a 10-room sanctuary in one of the capital city's most elite neighbourhoods." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A standout 10-suite boutique hotel in one of Colombo's most fashionable districts: this is Sri Lanka at its most stylish." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Once home to the ruling Bandaranaike family, this stately heritage home has found its calling as a stylish 10-bedroom boutique hotel" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set inside an old mansion with a notorious past when it was a home for local politicians, this stylish hotel dazzles with its dark, minimalist design, elegant contours and idiosyncratic artworks." Full review